Fly Fishing Lessons
how to start fly fishing?

I want to start fly fishing but do not know how. What is all the gear I will need to start. Is there any where I can take lessons in SE PA or any other ways I can learn. Also wear should I go fishing?

Big question, hope I can help.

1) I would get a good book - "Fly Fishing, Learn from a Master by Bill Mason is an excellent book to get you started. It will explain all the gear, casting, flies, knots,
how fish feed, how to read water, and much more.

2) In SE PA I would advise that your fisrt rod be
a 8' 5wt, moderate / moderate fast action. St Croix and Reddington both make decent rods for under $100
You can get a decent flyreel (Cabela'a Prestige Plus,
Pflueger Trion, for example for under $100)
Flyline: I would advise Scientific Anglers Mastery Headstart ($ 44) in weight forward - this is a good beginning flyline with more weight up front so you get a better feel of the rod loading.

3) You do have resources available - here is a link to your Trout Unlimited Chapter:

070 - Little Lehigh
Chapter President: Stacy Reed
240 Northampton St.
Hellertown, PA 18055

Phone: 610-703-9447
Email: st.reed@rcn.com
Website: http://www.littlelehightu.org/

Also, there is a flyshop on the Little Lehigh,
(off of Hatchery Road in Emmaus).The fellows who run it may be able to give you some good advice.

Cabela's in Hamburg and Nestor's in Quakertown
are 2 places worth visiting, most employees in the fly area are fly fishermen and will take time to help you
in selecting your gear, and answering your questions - classes may even be available.

Some good streams in the area include the Little Lehigh in the Allentown area, Tulpahocken in the Reading Area, Falling Springs near Chambersburg.

Good Luck to you, and may I say, that most fly fishermen that I have run across over the course of many years are always willing to help a new fellow out.

Fly-Fishing Instruction Super Hopper Dropper

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